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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What note does Styron want to copy for his goodbye letter?
(a) "No more words; an act. I'll never write again."
(b) "I am sorry for any pain I cause. My pain is greater."
(c) "This is the end. Don't mourn."
(d) "Life is no longer worth it."

2. Why does Styron say depression was no stranger when it came to him?
(a) He was friends with a psychiatrist who knew all about it.
(b) His wife had suffered from it for years.
(c) He had studied it in depth.
(d) It was in many of his writings and also his father had suffered from it.

3. What conclusion can we make for what Styron says about his recovery?
(a) Medicines need to be adjusted correctly.
(b) Writing in his diary helped him recover.
(c) That he just needed some more rest.
(d) That is was difficult and required a lot of strength.

4. According to Styron, what is the touchstone of depression?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Loss.
(d) Support.

5. What term does Styron use to describe his depression?
(a) An excruciating pain.
(b) A black tempest.
(c) A deep hole.
(d) A hole in his heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Styron believe he needs to get well that can be provided by the hospital?

2. What two things does Styron believe led to his depression?

3. How does Styron describe his recovery from depression?

4. At the dinner party, how does Styron react to the four friends?

5. What two feelings does Styron experience as he planned his suicide?

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